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Abstract

The liver is a vital organ that plays crucial roles in metabolism, detoxification, and homeostasis from the early stages of development. This article reviews the liver's functions in fetuses and infants, focusing on hepatogenesis, metabolic functions, and the organ's adaptation to extrauterine life. By analyzing existing literature and clinical data, we highlight the developmental physiology of the liver, its role in fetal circulation, the impact of maternal factors on liver development, and the assessment of liver function in infants. The findings emphasize the liver's importance in neonatal health and underscore the need for early detection of liver dysfunction in this vulnerable population.